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| View Article | 7:01 a.m. | October 14, 2026 | NBC Local | Mariano's owner Kroger to lay off 3,000 employees over 3 years as it leans into AI | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/kroger-to-lay-off-3000-corporate-employees-over-3-years-as-it-leans-into-artificial-intelligence/4002277/ | Grocery store chain Kroger said it will lay off 3,000 corporate employees over the next three years as it ramps up its use of artificial intelligence to streamline operations. “Technology is reshaping what’s possible,” CEO Greg Foran wrote in a memo to employees on Monday. “The way work gets done … |
| View Article | 7:01 a.m. | October 14, 2026 | NBC Local | Chicago forecast: Fall storm system to bring sharp cool down, stormy weather and threat of frost | https://www.nbcchicago.com/weather/chicago-forecast-fall-storm-system-cool-down-stormy-weather-threat-of-frost/4002263/ | Major changes are coming to the Chicago-area forecast as a fall storm system moves through Illinois this week, bringing periods of rain, storms, a sharp cooldown and even the threat of frost. Wednesday will remain mostly dry, the NBC 5 Storm Team said, though a stray shower at times can't … |
| View Article | 7:01 a.m. | October 14, 2026 | NBC Local | 2027 Social Security COLA announcement coming Wednesday. How much could benefits rise? | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/2027-social-security-cola-increase-announcement-what-the-latest-predictions-say/4002289/ | The Social Security Administration is expected to announce its cost-of-living, or COLA increases for 2027 Wednesday, with big implications for recipients as experts predict a benefit increase that may be higher than average. As the announcement approaches, here's what to know. Stream NBC 5 for free, 24/7, wherever you are. … |
| View Article | 7:01 a.m. | October 14, 2026 | Fox Chicago | Chicago weather: Mostly cloudy today, soggy Thursday ahead | http://www.fox32chicago.com/weather/chicago-weather-rain-thursday-weekend-forecast | ![Cooler air settles in as rain returns Thursday][7] ![Cooler air settles in as rain returns Thursday][7] #### [ Cooler air settles in as rain returns Thursday ][8] Mike Caplan has your Chicago weather update! #### The Brief * * Temperatures will stay in the mid 60s today under mostly cloudy … |
| View Article | 7:01 a.m. | October 14, 2026 | Fox Chicago | New Chicago camera tickets could target double-parking, bike lane violations | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/chicago-smart-street-cameras-brandon-johnson-veto | ![Chicago City Council to vote on expanded double-parking camera program][1] ![Chicago City Council to vote on expanded double-parking camera program][1] #### [ Chicago City Council to vote on expanded double-parking camera program ][2] Chicago drivers could soon face more tickets for blocking lanes and bike paths. #### The Brief * … |
| View Article | 7:01 a.m. | October 14, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | What do students want from a CPS School Board president? Tune in for the debate | https://chicago.suntimes.com/education/2026/10/14/what-do-students-want-from-a-cps-school-board-president-tune-in-for-the-debate | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][51] * [ Facebook ][52] * [ Bluesky ][53] * [ Email ][54] * [ Reddit ][55] * [ Flipboard ][56] Candidates vying to be the first elected president of the Chicago School Board will face hard questions Wednesday about … |
| View Article | 7:01 a.m. | October 14, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Democrat Juliana Stratton faces Don Tracy, former GOP chair, in Senate battle for Dick Durbin's seat | https://chicago.suntimes.com/elections/2026/10/14/democrat-juliana-stratton-republican-don-tracy-us-senate-race-dick-durbin-seat | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][38] * [ Facebook ][39] * [ Bluesky ][40] * [ Email ][41] * [ Reddit ][42] * [ Flipboard ][43] Since her [ primary win, ][44] Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton has been building coalitions in Illinois and Washington as … |
| View Article | 7:01 a.m. | October 14, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Dear Abby: Daughter spurns father for questionable reasons | https://chicago.suntimes.com/dear-abby/2026/10/14/dearabby-today-dear-abby-daughter-spurns-father-for-questionable-reasons | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][30] * [ Facebook ][31] * [ Bluesky ][32] * [ Email ][33] * [ Reddit ][34] * [ Flipboard ][35] **DEAR ABBY:** Last year, a lifelong friend of mine, “Lisa,” succumbed to long- term cancer. I’m close to her … |
| View Article | 7:01 a.m. | October 14, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Remembering a mother's anguish over Our Lady of Angels School fire | https://chicago.suntimes.com/letters-to-the-editor/2026/10/14/lady-angels-school-fire-community-reinvestment-act-head-start-trump-illinois-tornado | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][14] * [ Facebook ][15] * [ Bluesky ][16] * [ Email ][17] * [ Reddit ][18] * [ Flipboard ][19] The Sun-Times’ Mitch Dudek’s [ obituary ][20] on Della Maffiola, who “pressed for change after her son died in … |
| View Article | 7:01 a.m. | October 14, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | To close the death gap, hospitals must get active where patients live | https://chicago.suntimes.com/other-views/2026/10/14/west-garfield-park-health-death-gap-rush-basketball-sankofa-david-ansell | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][1] * [ Facebook ][2] * [ Bluesky ][3] * [ Email ][4] * [ Reddit ][5] * [ Flipboard ][6] When I graduated from medical school 50 years ago, I never imagined improving health might mean building a basketball … |
| View Article | 7 a.m. | October 14, 2026 | CBS Local | Crash-and-grab burglars take ATM from Shell Gas station in Highland Park | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/crash-and-grab-burglars-shell-gas-station-highland-park/ | Crash-and-grab burglars targeted a Shell Gas station in Highland Park, Illinois, overnight. Video from the scene shows extensive damage to the front windows of the Rmarts convenience store at the gas station in the 1400 block of Park Ave, along U.S. Route 41. The store owner told CBS News Chicago … |
| View Article | 7 a.m. | October 14, 2026 | ABC Local | Police investigating shots fired into California TV news station | https://abc7chicago.com/story/police-investigating-shots-fired-california-tv-news-station/19937040/ | BAKERSFIELD, Calif. -- Police are searching for the person who fired several shots at a Bakersfield, California, television station while people were working inside. This is the second shooting at KBAK/KBFX in a week. No one was hurt in either incident but there was damage to the building, including a … |
| View Article | 7 a.m. | October 14, 2026 | ABC Local | Texas prosecutor says ICE agent appeared to intentionally strike man with vehicle in Houston | https://abc7chicago.com/story/texas-prosecutor-says-ice-agent-appeared-intentionally-strike-man-vehicle-houston/19937502/ | HOUSTON -- A Texas prosecutor says a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent appeared to use a vehicle to intentionally [ strike a man ][46] who took off running in Houston and that an investigation opened by his office could result in criminal charges. Miguel Parra Hernandez, 48, needed surgery … |
| View Article | 7 a.m. | October 14, 2026 | ABC Local | Chicago City Council set to take up $260M police misconduct settlement tied to Detective Guevara | https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-city-council-set-take-260m-police-misconduct-settlement-tied-cpd-detective-reynaldo-guevara/19937452/ | CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Chicago City Council is expected to consider a staggering multimillion dollar payout to settle wrongful conviction lawsuits tied to former CPD Detective Reynaldo Guevara. If approved, the $260.8 million settlement would likely be the largest single police misconduct settlement in US history. Wednesday's historic vote follows … |
| View Article | 7 a.m. | October 14, 2026 | ABC Local | Cornell University faculty to begin debating no-confidence resolution | https://abc7chicago.com/story/cornell-university-faculty-begin-debating-no-confidence-resolution/19937500/ | Cornell University’s faculty senate on Wednesday will begin deliberating a no- confidence resolution to condemn the school’s response to sexual violence on campus. One month after allegations of a “gang rape” at a campus fraternity shook the Ivy League school, the resolution, if adopted, could mark the clearest repudiation of … |
| View Article | 7 a.m. | October 14, 2026 | ABC Local | New York City to ban horse-drawn carriages in 2028, City Council speaker says | https://abc7chicago.com/story/new-york-city-ban-horse-drawn-carriages-2028-council-speaker-says/19937501/ | After years of political back-and-forth and several violent mishaps in Central Park, including one where a tourist [ lost their life ][35] in the summer, New York City is set to ban horse-drawn carriages in less than two years, City Council Speaker Julie Menin announced Tuesday. The City Council will … |
| View Article | 7 a.m. | October 14, 2026 | ABC Local | Chicago Catholic school students making care package for Pope Leo XIV after lung cancer diagnosis | https://abc7chicago.com/post/pope-lung-cancer-newsour-lady-mount-carmel-academy-students-making-care-package-chicago-born-pontiff/19937404/ | CHICAGO (WLS) -- Students from Our Lady of Mount Carmel Academy plan to pray for Pope Leo Wednesday after his lung cancer diagnosis. Students from the school [ held a mock conclave last year ][31] and now they're among the many, wishing the pope well. ### [ ABC7 Chicago is … |
| View Article | 7 a.m. | October 14, 2026 | ABC Local | Pope has 'peaceful' night in hospital following surgery, Vatican says | https://abc7chicago.com/story/pope-has-peaceful-night-hospital-following-surgery-vatican-says/19937514/ | Pope Leo XIV had a "peaceful" night in the hospital following his surgery on Tuesday, the Vatican's press office said early Wednesday. "The Pope had a peaceful night," the office said. "More information will follow later today." The pontiff [ was diagnosed ][25] with lung cancer and underwent surgery to … |
| View Article | 7 a.m. | October 14, 2026 | ABC Local | Inflation report will provide snapshot of prices as midterms approach | https://abc7chicago.com/story/inflation-report-today-latest-numbers-will-provide-snapshot-prices-midterms-approach/19937593/ | An inflation report to be released on Wednesday will provide the latest snapshot of [ prices ][8] as a monthlong surge in costs for [ gasoline ][9] and other essentials continues to weigh on shoppers. The fresh data, which details prices in September, will arrive as affordability stands as a … |
| View Article | 7 a.m. | October 14, 2026 | ABC Local | Chicago-area sisters honor their Mexican roots, late father with Ella Wines | https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-area-sisters-honor-mexican-roots-late-father-ella-wines/19935198/ | ELK GROVE VILLAGE, Ill. (WLS) -- A father's love and a family's journey from Mexico inspired two local sisters to raise a glass to their heritage and create a wine label of their own. Sisters Elia and Laura Rodriguez created Ella Wines in honor of their late father, Macario, drawing … |